As we get older, the skin tends to naturally lose elasticity and sag. Too much exposure to the sun as well as our genetics have an influence on how severely our skin will sag. With sagging and repetitive facial movements, lines and wrinkles can develop on areas of the face...

One of the conditions corrective rhinoplasty can treat is a deviated septum. The nasal septum is the bone and cartilage that separates the left and right nostril. Due to congenital defects or perhaps impact trauma, the septum can deviate, or become misaligned. A deviated septum can appear as a crooked...

Breast reduction is an ideal option for women who are struggling with symptoms caused by large breasts. Women with large breasts are afflicted with macromastia or gigantomastia if their breasts are greater than 500 grams per breasts, according to the Schnur Scale. Often, women with macromastia deal with chronic pain...

Breast augmentation is an exciting procedure that offers women a chance to enhance their look. Breast augmentation involves the insertion of breast implants underneath the skin of the breast and sometimes underneath the muscle‚Äîthe decision is between you and the surgeon. There are generally four possible locations where a board-certified...

When considering a tummy tuck, technically called an abdominoplasty, the amount of options can quickly become overwhelming. Amongst the choices are a complete abdominoplasty, partial abdominoplasty, circumferential abdominoplasty and extended abdominoplasty. Choosing between them is a matter of consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Gene Sloan, who will...

Juvederm is a dermal filler that falls into a family of similar injectable fillers designed to fight the signs of aging. Approved by the FDA in 2006, Juvederm is used for many different types of treatments, but often it is a cosmetic injection that treats smile lines and wrinkles around...

One of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States is BOTOX. BOTOX injections are a quick and convenient injection used to fight the signs of aging. An art form as much as a science, BOTOX injections require the skilled and experienced hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon like...

When you look in the mirror, are you bothered by the droopiness or tired look of your eyes? Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that can permanently enhance the look of your eyelids. First, it is important to consult with a board-certified, experienced plastic surgeon like...

For many women, there are many different reasons for a breast lift. The breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgery that can enhance sagging of the breast. Breast lifts offer a surgical solution for those looking to enhance and achieve their ideal beauty goals. Many of...

Tummy tucks are a cosmetic surgery that aims to remove excessive amounts of sagging skin or tissue around the stomach that has come as result of pregnancy, massive weight loss, or aging. For many people, skin loses its elasticity over time or simply cannot return to its original firmness after...